Cast iron pipes imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $5.9 million of cast iron pipes in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 269% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 378 t |
Where Mozambique imports cast iron pipes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 90% |
| South Africa | $356K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $179K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $49K | 0.8% |
| India | $8K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique cast iron pipes imports (HS 7303): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7303: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron pipes imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported cast iron pipes worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 269% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron pipes to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by South Africa (6%) and Belgium (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cast iron pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cast iron pipes to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 324%. The peak was 2019 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron pipes?
The HS code for cast iron pipes is heading 7303. In Mozambique all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7303.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7303 page.
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